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The Criminal Investigations Division conducts follow-up investigations on crimes reported to the Buda Police Department. Additionally, the unit investigates homicides, sex crimes, fraud, child abuse and narcotics activity. Typically, when an offense has been reported to the Police Department, a uniformed officer takes the report and forwards it to the Criminal Investigations Division for review. Cases are reviewed for several solvability factors (e.g. Is there a named suspect, license plates number, physical evidence present, etc.).

Cases with workable leads take priority over cases that have a low probability of being solved. Some cases, by their very nature, are always assigned for follow-up. These types of cases would include homicides, robberies, sexual assaults, kidnappings, and aggravated assaults. Once a detective receives a case with workable leads, the Detective will attempt to make contact with the complainant as soon as possible.

Cases lacking workable leads are still assigned to a detective but a follow-up investigation will usually not be initiated unless additional leads develop. In these cases, a detective will contact the complainant informing them of the status of their case. At anytime during the intake and review process, complainants can call the Criminal Investigation Division office to inquire about the status of their case.

While it is our goal to review and assign cases within 24 hours of the initial report, weekends and holidays will often delay the review and assignment process.
To inquire about a case contact Detective Erika Simmons between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.